Michigan Cannabis Business Guide

Recreational

Michigan is one of the fastest-growing cannabis markets in the Midwest with over 2,100 active licenses and consumption lounges now permitted.

Active Licenses

2,100

Regulator

Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)

Testing Labs

13

Consumption Lounges

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Cannabis Professionals Serving Michigan

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Latest Updates

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FederalMar 30, 2026

Congressman Presses DOJ and DEA on Cannabis Rescheduling Timeline

Congressman Steve Cohen sent a letter to AG Bondi and DEA Administrator Cole demanding an update on cannabis rescheduling progress. The letter came 99 days after Trump signed the executive order directing 'expeditious' completion of Schedule III rulemaking.

FederalMar 18, 2026

New Congressional Research Report on Cannabis Rescheduling Published

Congressional researchers released a new analysis noting that rescheduling would be a 'transitional' step requiring follow-up banking, commerce, and justice reforms. The report emphasized that rescheduling alone would not bring state markets into compliance with federal law.

LicensingMar 16, 2026

Virginia Legislature Sends Cannabis Sales Legalization Bill to Governor

Virginia's legislature voted to adopt legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis dispensary sales, sending the bill to Gov. Spanberger's desk. The bill sets a January 1, 2027 launch date for retail sales, covering taxes, licensing, and regulatory duties.

Tax & FinanceMar 12, 2026

Cannabis MSOs Owe $1.6 Billion in Unpaid 280E Taxes as IRS Fights Back

Major cannabis multistate operators collectively owe more than $1.6 billion in unpaid federal taxes under Section 280E. The IRS argued that Trump's rescheduling executive order does not change tax obligations because it has not been finalized.

Tax & FinanceMar 10, 2026

Michigan Cannabis Sales Fall to Lowest Level in Two Years Under New Wholesale Tax

Monthly cannabis sales in Michigan fell to their lowest level in more than two years as the new 24% wholesale tax continued to squeeze the market. Eight state senators announced plans to repeal the tax, arguing it is devastating the industry.